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Diploma of University Studies

Portage College

St. Paul, Canada
1 year
English
Hybrid
Diploma

About the program

Bachelor of Science in University Studies is offered on campus at Minnesota State University Moorhead.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core theories and methods in University Studies
Strengthen skills in foundational concepts
Research and professional practice related to University Studies
And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.

Career outcomes

Program Coordinator
Research Assistant
Project Assistant

Curriculum

Generalist degree for students who no longer wish to pursue their original major
Emphasising broad foundations across disciplines
Comparison of methodologies and written expression. The page gives no credit total
Course names or career roles.

Entry requirements

Academic

Alberta Grade 12 courses or equivalent: ELA 30-1 at 60% or ELA 30-2 at 70% for Addictions and Community Social Work (plus reference letters and record checks)
ELA 30-2 plus Math 30-2 for Business
Computer Programming
Environmental Technologist and Kinesiology (also Biology 30 for Kinesiology).

Accepted academic background

Alberta high school (Grade 12) courses or equivalent (see Grade), Mature student route for University Studies (19+, 60% Average), Addictions and Community Social Work also need three reference letters, Criminal record check with vulnerable sector check and child intervention record check, Indigenous Art Diploma needs ELA 30-2 or the Indigenous Arts Certificate plus coordinator interview.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0)
TOEFL iBT 79
TOEFL PBT 550
Duolingo 105
PTE Academic 54
Cambridge C1 Advanced 180

Documents you’ll need

Passport identification
Academic transcripts
Academic certificates
English proficiency evidence where required
Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Diploma of University Studies. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
Passport identification
English proficiency evidence where required
supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$16,234 CAD
Application fee	$160 CAD
Deposit	$1,300 CAD

Program details

Campus	St. Paul Campus
Faculty or school	University Programs
Department	University Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Portage College scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
Closed
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Feb 2027
94 days left
Program starts
August 2027
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No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.